TOP DOG.
6005 N SAUGANASH AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 12019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
4-601.11(B)-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13- DEEP FRYER EXTERIOR SIDE,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114- CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED ON THE TOP OF THE COUNTER AND BY PREP AREA AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREAS AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
4-202.18- VENTILATION HOOD.FILTERS IN COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13- CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 252019FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERISK ON THE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SERVED RAW OR MEDIUM RARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED,
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEEP FRYER EXTERIOR SIDE,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE AND BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE. MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS
FLOOR,WALLS ,CEILING THROUGHOUT THE RESTURANT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED ON THE TOP OF THE COUNTER AND BY PREP AREA AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE THE AREAS AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION HOOD.FILTERS IN COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2288572 DATED 5/9/19. #37, 3-302.12-MUST PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME. #55,6-501.11 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAINED. FLOOR IN THE COOK AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR ON THE WALLS FOR ALL FOOD BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL WITH COMMON NAME.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAINED. FLOOR IN THE COOK AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Rear kitchen shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint in bathroom shall be repaired/ sealed).
MAY 82017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed rodent droppings(15 ) in rear storage areas, under shelving citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation
Rear kitchen shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear by bathroom and under heavy equipment not clean had excess debris, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint in bathroom shall be repaired/ sealed.
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AUG 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH-IN COOLER (IN PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.1F) IN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 50.2F, HOT DOGS AT 61.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 52.5F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 46.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $250.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 17 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER/OWNER TURNED HOT WATER HEATER ON). HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 115.2F). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED CEILING ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP/SERVING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA INCLUDING INSIDE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER WITH CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS AND PREP COUNTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE.
DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
UNNECDESSARY THROUGH-OUT PREMISES AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
DEC 22014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR,ABOVE THE COOKING LINE AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST ALSO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST CANOPY AT CEILING ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REATTACH/SEAL THE PVC WALL PANEL AT THE CORNER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE SEATING COUNTER AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SEAL SMALL HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AREA.
NOV 202014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE LEDGE OF THE FRONT WINDOW SILL, UNDER THE MAIN COOKING/GRILLING STATION AND UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AREA ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR FRONT AND SIDES OFF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE GRILLING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE THICK GREASE BUILD-UP FROM SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH INTERIOR WALLS AND SHELVING RACKS AT THE FRONT 1DR COOLER TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER MAIN COOKING AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND UNDER ALL REFRIGIRATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND EXCESSIVE THICK GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR,ABOVE THE COOKING LINE AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST ALSO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST CANOPY AT CEILING ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REATTACH/SEAL THE PVC WALL PANEL AT THE CORNER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE SEATING COUNTER AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SEAL SMALL HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AREA.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER AREA.
MAR 212014PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS(CHICKEN, BEEF AND VEGGIES) AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE STATED ITEMS IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE ICE BOX FREEZERS.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE COOLER DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 2DR COOLER. MUST REPAIR SCREEN OF THE SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR (WHICH IS RODENT PROOFED) SO AS TO SMOOTH AND TIGHT AT THE EDGES. SCREEN DOOR IS NOT EVEN AROUND THE FRAME.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT TALL UPRIGHT 1DR COOLER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE BUILD UP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR ICE BOX FREEZERS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE RESTROOM CEILING.
JAN 142013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE DEEP FRYER EMBEDED WITH THICK GREASE AND DEDRIS.....INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR OF THE SERVICE COOLER NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER.(USED FOR DRY STORAGE).
CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
NOTED LEAKAGE ON PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LINKING TO GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM.
DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM.
MAR 232011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Storage shelving that had, peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear kitchen prep area shall be repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, front counter need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint,in bathroom shall be repair, damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repair.
light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
MAY 182010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Deep freezer upright not maintained. Instructed to replace freezr door or repair gaskets.
Equipment thru-out-cutting boards, coolers, ice machine, deep fryer, grill and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged floor tile thru-out and seal/repair floor around floor pipes.
Ceiling tile damaged in area. Instructed to replace any missing or damaged tile thru-out. Several openings thru-out ceiling and walls. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps.
Unnecessary articles stored thru-out premises and unused non working equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.
MAY 102010FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
Grease trap and three compartment not maintained or operated. When draining water from middle compartment, water over flowing from grease trap on to floor. Instructed to install larger grease trap or properly clean and rod-out grease trap and lines to properly drain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to labeled and date all foods not in original containers.
Deep freezer upright not maintained. Instructed to replace freezr door or repair gaskets.
Equipment thru-out-cutting boards, coolers, ice machine, deep fryer, grill and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged floor tile thru-out and seal/repair floor around floor pipes.
Ceiling tile damaged in area. Instructed to replace any missing or damaged tile thru-out. Several openings thru-out ceiling and walls. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps.
Faucet at three compartment sink leaking at neck. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak.
Unnecessary articles stored thru-out premises and unused non working equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.
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